England : East Sussex : Brighton

Town, Postcode, Attraction

Brighton is seaside town resort in the county of East Sussex on the south coast of England. As well as being a town it is also part of a city as in the year 2000 the towns of Brighton, Hove and Portslade (and some smaller settlements) were given city status in the name of Brighton and Hove. The town may seem to be thouroughly modern and even the oldest parts appear to originate from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries however prior to the arrival of the railway, in 1841, Brighton was little more than a fishing village with a few smart terraces. In fact the origins of the resort can be traced right back to the time of the Domesday Book in which it appears under the name of "Bristelmestune". The 11th-century St. Nicholas' church is one of the few places to have survived an attack by the French in the summer of 1514 when the village was burnt to the ground. The small fishing village first began to see visitors in the middle of the eighteenth century when a physician from nearby Lewes began to prescribe the taking of seawater (bathing or drinking). By promoting the health benefits of seawater, especially of that around the area of Brighton, Dr. Richard Russell had basically started the town's tourist industry and many credit him as a major contributor to the populist trend of visiting the sea side which developed during that century.

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More About Brighton
Places To Visit In Brighton
Visitor Attractions In Brighton
Places To Eat In Brighton
Getting To Brighton
Brighton Hotels & Accommodation

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Towards the end of the eighteenth century Georgian terraces had been built and the village of Bristelmestune became more widely known as the town of Brighton. In 1783 King George IV (then Prince Regent) paid his first visit to the town. The Prince continued to visit the town with his mistress and in 1786 he stayed at a rather large farmhouse which was later (1786) converted into the wonderfully extravagant Royal Pailion.

Today Brighton is a vibrant seaside resort which benefits from a huge number of young students who study at the many language schools, art college and two universities together with a thriving, long established, gay community (which holds the annual Gay Pride Festival at the beginning of July and the Brighton Parade). A popular month to visit the resort is May when for three weeks the place comes to life for the Brighton Festival and the Brighton and Hove Fringe Festival. Entertainment ranges from funfairs to the arty exhibitions and concerts, to the club nights and live music of the Fringe.

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Places To Visit In Brighton, England
Museums & Art Galleries Booth Museum of Natural History, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Brighton Fishing Museum, Brighton Toy & Model Museum, George Street Gallery, Grange Museum & Art Gallery, Hove Museum & Art Gallery, Old Police Cells Museum and West Blatchington Windmill.
Parks & Gardens, Places Of Natural Beauty Of all the parks and gardens in the town the Royal Pavilion Gardens are, most probably, the most well known however there are many more including; Dyke Road Park, Easthill Park, Hove Lagoon, Hove Park, Kipling Gardens, Preston Park, Queens Park, St Ann's Well Gardens, Stanmer Park and Stoneham Park
Brighton Visitor Attractions Royal Pavilion One of the countries most well known buildings. Other tourist attractions include the famous Brighton Pier and, of course, the beachfront. Other attractions include Foredown Tower (camera obscura), Brighton Sea Life Centre, Theatre Royal Brighton, The Chattri, Volks Railway and more.
Historical Buildings In Brighton Charleston, Palmeira Mansions, Parham House and Gardens, Preston Manor, St Andrew's Church, St Bartholomews Church and St. Nicholas' church
Other Places To Visit In Or Near Brighton There are various villages in (following the expansion of the town) and near to Brighton which are well worth exploring inlcuding Brighton South Lanes' historic quarter offers history mixed with retail, perfect for virtually everyone. Fantastic shopping can also be found at Churchill Square and Western Road. Other villages include; Brighton Marina and Rottingdean (pictured above right), Kemp Town and Hanover, the North Laine and Cultural Quarter, Seven Dials

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Eating Out In Brighton
Restaurants Brighton Restaurants: Al Duomo (Italian), Alfresco (Italian), Bar Restaurante Aguadulce (Mediterranean/Spanish), Donatello (Italian) (Healthy Choice Award), FATleo (Italian), Indian Summer (Indian), La Fourchette Brighton (French), Picasso's (Italian), Pinocchio (Italian), The Chilli Pickle (Indian) Hove Restaurants:* Graze Restaurant (two AA rosettes), L'Eglise Restaurant Hove (French), The Ginger Pig (Michelin Bib Gourmand), The Grill, The Meadow Restaurant *(two AA rosettes, Michelin Bib Gourmand).
Bistros, Cafés & Pubs Cafés: Aloka Quality of Life Centre, Angel Food Bakery, Brighton Museum Café, Hove Museum Café, LoveFit Café, Metrodeco, Royal Pavilion Tea Rooms, Scoop and Crumb, The FARM Café & Market, The Tea Cosy, Yellowave Barefoot Café Pubs & Bars: Barneys, Bottle, Lucky Voice, Northern Lights, Pub du Vin, Revolution, Riddle and Finns

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Getting To Brighton
Road Brighton is roughly forty-five minutes from London's M25 and no more than two hours from the ports of Dover, Portsmouth and Southampton. Roads to follow: A23, A27 & M27. Brighton is extremelt congested at times so we strongly advise that you park outside the city centre and travel the rest of the way, from say Hastings or Lewes (about 20 mins), by train. There is also a Park and Ride service.
Bus & Coach Regular coaches travel to Brighton from London Gatwick and London Heathrow airports. National Express run services from London and Stagecoach run bus services from Portsmouth, via Worthing. Local bus services also run from Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells and nearby towns.
Rail If you are arriving in Britain via the Eurostar Service then you can catch a direct train to Brighton from London's St Pancras station. Otherwise trains run from London Bridge and Victoria stations in London and also from Luton airport. Trains also run from Chichester, Hastings, Lewes and Portsmouth.
Air Brighton City Airport (Shoreham's airport) is the closest airport but for international flights London Gatwick and London Heathrowairport are just a short bus journey away.

Hotels & Accommodation In Brighton

(Closest to centre first)

Name	Miles	Location	Guest Rating	Star
Hotel Du Vin and Bistro Brighton 2-6 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD Rooms from: £115.00*	0.1	Brighton		4*
City Apartment Luxury Seafront City Centre Apartment With Parking West Street , Brighton, BN1 2RP Apartments from: £95.00*	0.1	Brighton		4*
Leona House 74 MIDDLE STREET , Brighton, BN1 1AL Rooms from: £80.00* Pet Friendly	0.2	Brighton		4*
Barcelo Brighton Old Ship Hotel 31-38 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NR Rooms from: £91.00*	0.2	Brighton		4*
Umi Hotel Brighton Seafront 64 Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 1NA Rooms from: £50.00*	0.2	Brighton		3*
De Vere The Grand 97-99 Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 2FW Rooms from: £84.50* Pet Friendly	0.2	Brighton		4*
Motel Schmotel 37 russell square , brighton, BN1 2EF Rooms from: £55.00*	0.2	Brighton		3*
Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel Kings Road, East Sussex, Brighton, BN1 2FU Rooms from: £84.00*	0.2	Brighton		4*
Brighton House 52 Regency Square , Brighton , BN1 2FF Rooms from: £65.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
Cecil House Hotel 126 Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 2FA Rooms from: £59.00*	0.3	Brighton		3*
Adelaide House Adelaide Hotel 51 Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FF Rooms from: £60.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
George Iv 34 Regency Square , Brighton, BN1 2FJ Rooms from: £70.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
Artist Residence 33 REGENCY SQUARE , Brighton, BN1 2GG Rooms from: £55.00* Pet Friendly	0.3	Brighton		3*
The Queensbury Hotel 58 Regency Square , Brighton, BN1 2GB Rooms from: £39.00* Pet Friendly	0.3	Brighton		3*
Myhotel Brighton 17 Jubilee Street , Brighton, BN1 1GE Rooms from: £72.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
Regency Hotel 28 REGENCY SQUARE , Brighton, BN12FH Rooms from: £50.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
Granville Hotel 123-125 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FY Rooms from: £79.00*	0.3	Brighton		3*
Hotel Pelirocco 10 Regency Square , Brighton, BN12FG Rooms from: £39.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
The Beach Hotel 1-4 Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG Rooms from: £47.00*	0.3	Brighton		2*
Mews House Modern Central Seafront House Queensbury Mews , Brighton, BN1 2FA Rooms from: £75.00*	0.3	Brighton	N/A	4*
Landseer House Beautiful Central Seafront Apartment Landseer House Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FF Apartments from: £75.00*	0.3	Brighton		4*
Queens Hotel and Spa 1-3 Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 1NS Rooms from: £60.00*	0.3	Brighton		3*
Topps Hotel 17 Regency Square , Brighton, BN1 2FG Rooms from: £50.00*	0.3	Brighton		3*
The Brighton Apartment Steyne Mansions Steyne Mansions Steine Street, BRIGHTON, BN2 1TE Apartment from: £100.00*	0.4	Brighton		3*
Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront 137 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2JF Rooms from: £78.00* Pet Friendly	0.4	Brighton		4*
The Oriental 9 Oriental Place , Brighton, BN1 2LJ Rooms from: £54.00* Pet Friendly	0.4	Brighton		4*
Kings Hotel 139-141 Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 2NA Rooms from: £35.95* Pet Friendly	0.4	Brighton		3*
The Neo 19 oriental place , brighton, bn12ll Rooms from: £75.00*	0.4	Brighton		4*
Maison Mascara Boutique B and B 33 Montpelier Road, Brighton, BN1 2LQ Rooms from: £39.00*	0.4	Brighton		3*
Nineteen 19 Broad Street , Brighton, BN2 1TJ Rooms from: £82.50*	0.4	Brighton		4*
Amsterdam Hotel 11-12 Marine Parade , Brighton, BN2 1TL Rooms from: £65.00* Pet Friendly	0.4	Brighton		3*
Millards 23 Broad Street , Brighton, BN2 1TJ Rooms from: £65.00*	0.4	Brighton		3*
Thistle Brighton Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 2GS Rooms from: £89.00* Pet Friendly	0.4	Brighton		4*
Ramada Brighton 149 Kings Road , Brighton, BN1 2PP Rooms from: £79.00*	0.4	Brighton		3*
Brightonwave 10 Madeira Place , Brighton, BN2 1TN Rooms from: £60.00*	0.4	Brighton		4*
Royal Albion Hotel 35 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NT Rooms from: £34.00*	0.4	Brighton		3*
One Broad Street Guesthouse 1 Broad Street , Brighton, BN2 1TJ Rooms from: £75.00*	0.4	Brighton		4*
Aquarium Guest House 13 Madeira Place , Brighton, BN2 1TN Rooms from: £62.00*	0.4	Brighton		4*
New Madeira Hotel 19-23 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL Rooms from: £30.00*	0.5	Brighton		4*
The Pink Pavilion Bijou B and B 12 Madeira Place Kemp Town, Brighton, BN2 1TN Rooms from: £45.00*	0.5	Brighton		3*
Grand Pier Guest House 11 MADEIRA PLACE , BRIGHTON, BN2 1TN Rooms from: £45.00*	0.5	Brighton		4*
Kempfield House 18 Madeira Place , Brighton, BN2 1TN Rooms from: £40.00* Pet Friendly	0.5	Brighton		4*
Jurys Inn Brighton 101 Stroudley Road , Brighton, BN1 4DJ Rooms from: £65.00*	0.5	Brighton		3*
Legends Hotel 31 MARINE PARADE , BRIGHTON, BN2 1TR Rooms from: £65.00*	0.5	Brighton		3*
The Best Western Brighton Hotel 143-145 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2PQ Rooms from: £39.00*	0.5	Brighton		3*
Griffin Guest House 14 MADEIRA PLACE , BRIGHTON, BN2 1TN Rooms from: £50.00*	0.5	Brighton		4*
Hudsons 22 Devonshire Place , Brighton, BN2 1QA Rooms from: £53.99*	0.6	Brighton		4*
New Steine 10-11 New Steine , Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1PB Rooms from: £39.00*	0.6	Brighton East Sussex		4*
Lichfield House 30 Waterloo Street, Brighton, BN3 1AN Rooms from: £45.00* Pet Friendly	0.6	Brighton		4*
Sea Spray 25 New Steine , Brighton, BN2 1PD Rooms from: £49.00* Pet Friendly	0.6	Brighton		4*
Best Western Princes Marine Hotel 153 Kingsway , Brighton/Hove, BN3 4GR Rooms from: £45.00* Pet Friendly	1.7	Brighton Hove		3*